Bob Marley: The Making Of A Legend (2011) January 12, 2013 When i first heard this film would be released, i was eager to see it. I knew Esther Anderson had a relationship with Bob & knew little more than that at the time. However, i did know that this film would have a unique perspective, since it was produced by someone who actually knew the subject matter. I am a white guy, who has loved Reggae music, and The Wailers since I first was introduced, by my Elder (a white dread) 26 years ago.
The film's core centers around footage captured by Esther just after the Wailers signed their contract with Chris Blackwell & Island Records. It contains extremely rare footage of primarily Bob & Peter, reasoning, rehearsing and joking around. It's a gem to see such footage of Bob & Peter one on one, as there is very little of such footage in existence anywhere. Bunny Wailer, has a fleeting appearance, living up to his legendarily elusive personality. The Barrett brothers are seen here too, rehearsing, and it was so nice to see them rehearse as a band at this early stage.
The Wailers were not stars at this time, and apart from Jamaica, were virtually unknown anywhere in the world. It's a real treat to see these fledgling Superstars in this early stage of their careers. The film also contains footage of Nine Miles, where Bob grew up and where he built a small cottage, along with Esther. You will also see the inception of the song Rastaman Chant. I don't want to give too much away so i'm trying to be vague.
Esther was very good for Bob and The Wailers, as she had enjoyed international fame as an actress and model & had spent time in the U.K. working with Chris Blackwell on Island Records, promoting Jamaican artists. She was able to educate Bob on the ways of international fame & also to nurture the young Rastamen with their spirituality, by encouraging them to grow their locks and to be true to their beliefs. I found Esthers memories & insights on the film particularly refreshing and endearing,and as a self confessed, "Wailerologist", i love to hear new information, from a different perspective.
This may be primarily a Bob Marley movie, but it's also a real treat for any Peter Tosh fan, showing the only footage of Peter I have ever seen, without his trademark dreadlocks. You can also see glimpses of Peter's more playful side, as he and Bob sit around playing with the camera at one point.
The soundtrack is all new music, there are no Wailers tracks here, but the music itself if fitting to the movie and sounds fresh and very professional. Aston "Familyman" Barrett and some of his children play instruments here in.
Overall, this is a movie for the Fans, haters need not apply. You don't get it and any enjoyment would be lost on you. But the fans will find a movie that shows a different side to Bob and a unique personal perspective that could only come from someone who had a close relationship with Bob & The Wailers.
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The film's core centers around footage captured by Esther just after the Wailers signed their contract with Chris Blackwell & Island Records. It contains extremely rare footage of primarily Bob & Peter, reasoning, rehearsing and joking around. It's a gem to see such footage of Bob & Peter one on one, as there is very little of such footage in existence anywhere. Bunny Wailer, has a fleeting appearance, living up to his legendarily elusive personality. The Barrett brothers are seen here too, rehearsing, and it was so nice to see them rehearse as a band at this early stage.
The Wailers were not stars at this time, and apart from Jamaica, were virtually unknown anywhere in the world. It's a real treat to see these fledgling Superstars in this early stage of their careers. The film also contains footage of Nine Miles, where Bob grew up and where he built a small cottage, along with Esther. You will also see the inception of the song Rastaman Chant. I don't want to give too much away so i'm trying to be vague.
Esther was very good for Bob and The Wailers, as she had enjoyed international fame as an actress and model & had spent time in the U.K. working with Chris Blackwell on Island Records, promoting Jamaican artists. She was able to educate Bob on the ways of international fame & also to nurture the young Rastamen with their spirituality, by encouraging them to grow their locks and to be true to their beliefs. I found Esthers memories & insights on the film particularly refreshing and endearing,and as a self confessed, "Wailerologist", i love to hear new information, from a different perspective.
This may be primarily a Bob Marley movie, but it's also a real treat for any Peter Tosh fan, showing the only footage of Peter I have ever seen, without his trademark dreadlocks. You can also see glimpses of Peter's more playful side, as he and Bob sit around playing with the camera at one point.
The soundtrack is all new music, there are no Wailers tracks here, but the music itself if fitting to the movie and sounds fresh and very professional. Aston "Familyman" Barrett and some of his children play instruments here in.
Overall, this is a movie for the Fans, haters need not apply. You don't get it and any enjoyment would be lost on you. But the fans will find a movie that shows a different side to Bob and a unique personal perspective that could only come from someone who had a close relationship with Bob & The Wailers.
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